Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

Osama Bin Dead?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

I am pretty sure that Osama bin Laden is dead. But I’m not fully convinced that he was killed May 1, 2011 by Navy Seals in Pakistan. The hurried disposal of his body at sea was suspicious. As you are probably … Continue reading →

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Fascist America?

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

I am concerned, and worried. Hell, I’m scared. The political scene is this country is as bad as I’ve ever seen it, and rapidly getting worse. The Republican Party is obstructing everything that President Obama and the Democrats want to … Continue reading →

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Are You Paranoid? You Should Be.

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If someone tells you the government can listen in on you from your cell phone even when it is turned off, you’d probably be inclined to run off in the opposite direction. But the “crackpot” would be right. From several … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t He Fudge the Facts Like Everyone Else?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

It’s fascinating to hear the vitriolic attacks against Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder.  His group’s crime, apparently, is publishing leaked–yet accurate—documents for the world to see. These documents originated from agencies and organizations with long histories of lies and cover-ups, … Continue reading →

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Obama/Clinton

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

The left can’t figure out why President Obama is so quick to give in or compromise to Republicans. This is what I think–and worry about: Obama is working a calculated strategy, but I’m not referring to the “he’s playing chess … Continue reading →

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Which Party Controls Congress?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

America’s wealthiest taxpayers couldn’t be happier. The top 2% got their Bush tax cuts extended for at least two more years AND got an even better deal on their estate taxes, getting the first $10 million tax free, and only … Continue reading →

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Dollar or Sense?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Arlen Grossman

Time magazine, in an article about the growing success of dollar stores (“The Buck Stops Here,” Dec.20, 2010) makes it clear that everyone loves a bargain. But there is a hidden cost that few Americans think about. How is it … Continue reading →

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